Ekwb Vector 2 FTW3 RTX 3080/90 ABP User manual

USER GUIDE

GPU WATER BLOCK WITH ACTIVE BACKPLATE

EK-Quantum

Vector² FTW3 RTX 3080/90 ABP Set D-RGB

This product is intended for installation by expert users only. Please

consult with a qualiﬁed technician. Improper installation may result

in damage to your equipment. EK assumes no liability whatsoever,

expressed or implied, for the use of this product or its installation. The

following instructions are subject to change without notice. Please,

read the manual carefully before starting the installation process. For

updates, you can visit our ofﬁcial website www.ekwb.com.

Before you start using this product, please follow these basic guidelines:

Carefully read the manual before beginning with the

installation process.

Remove your graphics card from the computer for the safest

mounting process to prevent any possible damage to your

GPU or its circuit board (PCB).

The EK Fittings require only a small amount of force to screw

them ﬁrmly in place since the liquid seal is ensured by the

rubber O-ring gaskets.

The use of corrosion inhibiting coolants is always

recommended for liquid cooling systems and mandatory for

nickel-plated water blocks!

Do not use pure distilled water! For best results, EK

recommends the use of EK-CryoFuel coolants!

To reach optimal performance, make sure to thoroughly

bleed the air out of your water block!

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

BOX CONTENTS 4

WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS 5

PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD 6

REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER 6

CLEANING THE PCB 6

PREPARING THE WATER BLOCK FOR INSTALLATION 7

CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS 8

APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND 9

ATTACHING THE WATER BLOCK 10

ATTACHING THE AC TIVE BACKPL ATE 11

FITTINGS AND TUBING 14

INSERTING THE GRAPHICS CARD INTO THE CHASSIS 14

CONNECTING THE D-RGB LED STRIP 15

TESTING THE LOOP 15

WARRANTY 16

SUPPORT AND SERVICE 17

SOCIAL MEDIA 17

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Thermal Pad F 1.0 mm (7 pcs) Thermal Pad F 2.0 mm (3 pcs) Thermal Pad G 1.5 mm (1 pc)

120 mm

16 mm

120 mm

16 mm

120 mm

24 mm

Thermal Grease (1 pc)

BOX CONTENTS

4 mm

8 mm

10 mm

EK-Loop Multi Allen Key (1 pc)

Allen Key 2 mm (1 pc)

Allen Key 2.5 mm (1 pc)

M2.5x8 AX1 Screw (1 pc)

M3x10 AX1 Screw (1 pc)

EK-Quantum Vector2FTW3 RTX

3080/90 ABP Set D-RGB

M2.5x4 AX1 Screw (9 pcs)

Polyamid Washer M2.5 0.5mm (9 pcs)

Standoff Ø4.5/2.5 (1 pc)

Quantum Plug (2 pcs)

EK-Plug Out Spludger Tool (1 pc)

Standoff M2.5-M3 x 6.6mm (1 pc)

Nut M2.5 (2 pcs)

Terminal OR - Vector2 14x1 mm (2 pcs)

EAN: 104906

EAN: 104549

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WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS

328.1 mm

95.7 mm

123.7 mm

142.5 mm

155 mm

41 mm

35.5 mm

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PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD

STEP 1

REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER

Place your graphics card on a flat surface and use the Phillips head

screwdriver to remove the thirteen (13) marked screws, the Stock

Backplate, and the Stock Cooler Backplate from the backside of

the GPU.

Carefully and slowly detach the PCB from the stock cooler and

disconnect the four cables connecting the stock cooler to the PCB.

Always remove the stock cooler slowly and with

uniform force - it might be firmly glued to the PCB with

thermal pads.

STEP 2

CLEANING THE PCB

Wipe off the remains of the original thermal compound using a

nonabrasive cloth or Q-tip, as shown in the sample image, until the

components and circuit board are completely clean. EK recommends

the use of denatured alcohol for removing TIM leftovers. After that,

remove all remaining stock thermal pads from the PCB.

STEP 2

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PREPARING THE WATER BLOCK FOR INSTALLATION

STEP 1

First remove the terminal badge which is attached on the terminal

with two magnets. Under the badge, unscrew three (3) screws

M4x20 DIN7984. Additional nine (9) screws M3x10 AX1 needs to be

removed as shown in the image.

DO NOT REMOVE THE UPPER TERMINAL BADGE!

STEP 1

For this step you will need:

Allen Key 2.5mm

Phillips Head Screwdriver

STEP 2

Carefully remove the complete active backplate with the terminal.

Additional two (2) O-rings OR 14x1 EPDM50 needs to be removed.

STEP 2

ACTIVE

BACK PL AT E

M3x10 AX1

OR 14x1

EPDM50

TERMINAL

BADGE

M4x20 DIN7984

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STEP 3

Unscrew nine (9) M2.5-M3x6.6 standoff with the included tool

(EK-Plug out Spludger Tool). Make sure not to unscrew the

M3.5-M2.5x11.3 standoff! In case that M3.5-M2.5x11.3 standoff

unscrews, carefully tighten it back with 4mm wrench.

After removing the standoffs, the PCB cardboard (Printed Circuit

Board cardboard) needs to be removed. The PCB cardboard is

printed in 1:1 scale.

STEP 3

PCB

CARDBOARD

M2.5-M3x6.6

STAN DO FF

M3.5-M2.5x11.3

STAN DO FF

For this step, you will need:

EK-Plug Out Spludger Tool

STEP 1

CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS

Thermal Pad F – 1.0 mm (120 x 16 mm)

120 mm

16 mm

1 mm

Thermal Pad F – 2.0 mm (120 x 16 mm)

2 mm

120 mm

16 mm

Thermal Pad G – 1.5 mm (120 x 24 mm)

120 mm

24 mm

1.5 mm

STEP 1

Your GPU water block comes with thermal pads that have to be cut

into smaller pieces to cover all the VRM components, such as COILs,

MOSFETs, and drivers.

You must remove the protective foil from both sides of the

thermal pad before installation.

Replacement thermal pads:

Thermal PAD F 1.0 mm - (120 x 16 mm) – 3830046996732

Thermal PAD F 2.0 mm - (120 x 16 mm) – 3830046996756

Thermal PAD G 1.5 mm - (120 x 24 mm) – 3830046996787

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STEP 2

The cardboard is printed in scale 1:1. Cut thermal pads to the size

printed on the cardboard. Once cut to size, thermal pads should

be placed on the PCB. Be careful to choose the right thermal pad

thickness.

Thermal Pad F 1.0mm

Thermal Grease

STEP 1

Apply the enclosed EK-TIM Ectotherm thermal grease (thermal

compound) on the GPU heat spreader – IHS – as shown in the

image. The layer of the thermal compound must be thin and even

over the entire surface of the IHS.

The excessive or uneven application of thermal grease

may lead to poor performance!

STEP 1

APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND

For this step, you will need:

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ATTACHING THE WATER BLOCK

STEP 1

Carefully position the water block with preinstalled standoffs on

the graphics card. During this process, make sure you have aligned

mounting holes of the PCB with holes of the water block.

Pay attention not to use too much force when pressing

the block down to the PCB since chip dies are prone to

cracking.

Before attaching the PCB to the Water Block, make sure

all the Thermal Pads are placed correctly!

STEP 1

STEP 2

After placing a PCB onto the water block, use AX1 M2.5x4 screws

and PVC washers to tighten the PCB onto the water block.

Tighten the screws evenly. EK recommends you start tightening

the screws around the GPU core first and then continuing outward

to prevent damaging the GPU. Always use a plastic washer under

each screw!

STEP 2

M2.5 PVC WASHER

M2.5 x 4 AX1 SCREW

For this step you will need:

Phillips Head Screwdriver

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